Payroll Manager

Cintra HR & Payroll Services Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead their team of Payroll Administrators. This role involves ensuring exceptional service delivery and empowering team members. Candidates should have over 5 years of payroll experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,500 - £43,500 per year with generous bonuses and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous quarterly bonus opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Employer matched pension contribution

Company-paid wellbeing support

Onsite discounted parking

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of payroll experience.
• Previous experience in a management position.
• Excellent team player and role model.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Payroll Administrators.
• Ensure consistent customer-focused service delivery.
• Shape the future of payroll services.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Excellent training and mentoring

Strong planning

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Department: Outsourced Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Reporting To: Head of Payroll Outsourced Services

Compensation: £40,500 - £43,500 / year

Description

Join our Outsourced Payroll Department as a Payroll Manager. Cintra is known for our award-winning software that delivers payroll solutions to over 1000 clients. If you are passionate about payroll and eager to join a dynamic team of seasoned professionals, this is the opportunity for you.

We are the recipient of the Payroll Service Provider of the Year 2025 award at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards. We offer opportunities for professional development, competitive bonus structures, and a collaborative work environment.

The Opportunity

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team of experienced professionals? As the Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our team of Payroll Administrators, ensuring consistent and customer-focused service delivery. This senior position requires strong leadership, exceptional organisational abilities, and a genuine passion for putting our clients first. Your leadership will shape the future of our payroll services and have a positive impact on clients and the team.

If you have robust management expertise and enjoy empowering your team to achieve excellence while delivering unparalleled customer service, we want to hear from you. Your passion for payroll and dedication to fostering a supportive and efficient work environment will contribute to our continued success.

About You

You are an excellent team player and a role model for your team and the department. You possess strong planning and organisational skills while supporting and managing your team’s workloads. You have excellent training and mentoring skills with a focus on leadership, motivation and patience.

Our Payroll Manager will have over 5 years of payroll experience and will have worked in a management position in their previous role.

What’s in it for me?

At Cintra, we believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success. We invest in their growth as part of our commitment to the future of the company. We offer:

• A competitive salary with generous quarterly bonus opportunities
• CIPP Support and funding to help you excel in your career
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Employer matched pension contribution to 5%
• Wellbeing support through our company-paid cash plan and employee assistance program including spa and gym discounts
• Onsite discounted parking
• And more!

We go the extra mile to invest in our employees by providing learning opportunities to propel their careers forward. Our commitment to ongoing training ensures knowledge remains up-to-date, skills stay sharp, and confidence grows. Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this position. We reserve the right to close this job advert at any time should there be a high volume of applications.